PSHE: Exam Mindset and Resilience

Help students develop a more constructive approach to learning, challenges and setbacks with this engaging Year 11 PSHE lesson on growth mindset.

Rather than simply telling students to “work harder”, this lesson encourages them to think critically about the role of effort, ability, effective strategies and motivation in achieving success.

What’s included?

Thought-provoking starter activity: Students evaluate five statements about effort, ability and success, explaining whether they agree or disagree.

Introduction to Growth Mindset: A clear explanation of growth mindset and how it can support learning and personal development.

Real-life scenarios: Students explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and consider why some subjects and activities feel more meaningful than others.

Re-write the Setback: Students work through ten relatable scenarios, rating how likely they are to experience each situation and rewriting negative thoughts to reflect a growth mindset.

Personal reflection: Students consider their own attitudes towards challenges and identify practical steps they can take to improve.

Final reflection task: Students apply their learning to a personal challenge and develop an actionable plan for responding to setbacks.

Hope this saves you some valuable planning time!

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